MicroAnalytics, Inc. Announces Fastenal as a New TruckStops User

Arlington, VA – October, 2005 – MicroAnalytics would like to welcome Fastenal Industrial & Construction Supplies as a new user of TruckStops Routing & Scheduling software. The company will use this powerful, user-friendly tool to create cost-effective vehicle routes and schedules while reducing transportation costs, increasing driver productivity, and improving customer service.

"Before purchasing TruckStops, we had several people doing the routing manually, which took a tremendous amount of time and effort. We're looking forward to saving time during the routing process with TruckStops as well as reaping the benefits of reduced mileage and more optimal routes. We are also hoping to use the software to minimize our fleet size and improve customer service,” says Tim Spaeth, Logistics Manager for Fastenal.

MicroAnalytics’ President Mike Hooban agrees, “While many of our users decide to purchase TruckStops because it can save them a great deal of money, they quickly discover that it also enhances customer service significantly. In addition, it provides a high degree of management control over operations.”

Fastenal Industrial & Construction Supplies (www.fastenal.com) is headquartered in Winona, Minnesota. Chairman Bob Kierlin, founded Fastenal in 1967 and the company has gone on to become the largest fastener distributor in the nation. The company owns and operates over 1,500 stores in all 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, the Dominique Republic, and Singapore. Their business network is comprised of 12 distribution centers with a fleet of over 200 owned semis and trailers.

MicroAnalytics has produced high-quality, affordable logistics software since 1984. The company helped pioneer the development of PC-based routing systems and is recognized as the leading software provider with over 2,400 systems distributed worldwide. In addition to the TruckStops system, MicroAnalytics publishes and markets the OptiSite® Distribution Planning Model and the BUSTOPS® Student Transportation Management System. The company operates offices in Arlington, Virginia; Toronto, Ontario; and London, England. Agents in Europe, South America, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore represent MicroAnalytics.